Cherry Valley Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityLudlow
River/StreamBroad Brook
Coordinates42.20636, -72.41496

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Length2,250 ft
Year Completed1877 (149 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,100 acre-ft
Max Storage9,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,500 acre-ft
Surface Area403 acres
Drainage Area21 sq mi
Max Discharge2,990 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSpringfield Water and Sewer Commission
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/07/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00548
Federal IDMA00548
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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